Nick Reiner, Accused of Killing Parents, Asks to Use Trust Fund for His Defense Nick Reiner, the younger son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been charged with the murder of his parents and is seeking access to a $1.5 million trust fund to finance his legal defense. Lawyers representing Reiner, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, filed a legal petition in Los Angeles probate court on Monday requesting funds from the trust to hire a prominent criminal defense attorney and cover basic necessities during his incarceration. The trust, established by his parents when he was an infant, is intended to provide financial support for his future, but Reiner claims he has not received the initial payment scheduled for his 30th birthday. The trust agreement, as outlined in court documents, stipulates that Reiner should have received half of the $1.5 million by his 30th birthday, with the remaining balance to be distributed upon his 35th birthday. However, the filing indicates that for unclear reasons, he has not yet received the first installment. His legal team argues that the funds are legally his to use for his defense, emphasizing that he is presumed innocent and entitled to the resources necessary to mount a proper case. Anita Wu, one of Reiner’s attorneys handling the financial dispute, stated in the petition that the trust’s terms should allow him to access the money to secure legal representation and basic supplies while detained at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. Reiner, 32, is currently represented by a public defender, which has limited resources compared to private legal counsel.#los_angeles #rob_reiner #nick_reiner #michele_singer_reiner #twin_towers_correctional_facility
